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Adolphus Eugene Watson To Sarah Sabina Kean, November 5, 1830, Adolphus Eugene Watson

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Adolphus Eugene Watson wrote from the Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. Watson wrote in about John Kean, Sarah's son, in response to a letter Sarah had sent to Dr. Charles Beck. He wrote that John's academic performance had improved, however, he had a deep disgust for classical studies and would not make top marks because of that. He recommended Sarah change John's course of study.

Sarah Sabina Kean And Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, November 4, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean and Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, their son and grandson, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah planned to take a steam ship up to West Point to visit John and hopefully talk to Dr. Beck. Both were extremely pleased by a certificate John had sent home.

People Included: William Baker, William Palmer

Places Included: Bloomingdale, NJ

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 26, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to John primarily about his education and updated him on friends and family. She said Princeton College was his best prospect and a good college as it was attended by his father, Peter Philip James Kean, and many of his ancestors.

People Included: Sabina Cooper, Christine Alexander William Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Dr. Watts, Charles Beck, Dr. Berinans, Mr. Nobart, Dr. Stevens, Charlotte Stevens, Cousin Mary, Cousin Catherine, William Baker, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Mr. Chegary, William Palmer

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, October 12, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School, near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote to John about his education and mentioned that his father, Peter Philip James Kean, was an excellent scholar. She also pointed out that he had an advantage over many others due to his family circumstances, but that he could not rely on family reputation and pride to get through life.

People Included: William Palmer, James Palmer, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz

Places Included: New York

Notable Quote: "Do not think my love that I would wish to instill a …

Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, October 9, 1830, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Butternuts to John Kean, her son, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. Sarah was upset that John was not applying himself to his classical studies and stopped attending classes. When he was turned out of Mr. Peugnet's school he promised her he would submit to the rules of whatever school she put him in. She is worried Dr. Charles Beck will turn him out from Highland as well if this continues.

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, October 8, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to her grandson, John Kean, addressed to Highland School, Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She wrote about the importance of education and hard work.

People Included: King Louis Phillipe of France, Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Christine Alexander William Kean

Notable Quote: "An industrious man can provide for himself but it a hard thing for a Woman to earn her living & I would not like your sisters to marry for a maintenance."

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz To John Kean, September 29, 1830, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Susan Ursin Niemcewicz wrote from Ursino to John Kean, her grandson, addressed to Highland School near Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY. She encouraged John to study hard to fill the shoes of his late father Peter Philip James Kean and to be able to provide for his mother, Sarah Sabina Kean and sisters Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean and Christine Alexander William Kean.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, September 23, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote form Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY. He maintained his assessment of John Kean's academic weaknesses, but John has promised to study harder.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, September 4, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Butternuts, Otsego County, NY regarding her son, John Kean's progress in school. According to Beck John Kean lacked motivation to study the classics as he seemed to have a disgust for them.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, July 2, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Sarah Sabina Kean. The letter is a progress report regarding her son John Kean. Beck remarked that his memory was weak but he was excellent at math.

People Included: The Watsons, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz

James M. Wayne To Sarah Sabina Kean, May 1, 1830, James M. Wayne

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representatives to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding John Kean attending the Highland School.

People Included: Charles Beck

Charles Beck To James M. Wayne, April 28, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to James M. Wayne, addressed to Washington. He wrote to accept John Kean as a student at Highland School.

People Included: Sarah Sabina Kean

William R. Palmer To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 26, 1830, William Ricketts Palmer

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

William R. Palmer wrote from West Point Foundry to Sarah Sabina Kean, his God mother, addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent Sarah some information regarding the Highland School which she was considering sending her son, John Kean to.

Henry I. Williams To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 17, 1830, Henry I. Williams

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Henry I. Williams wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote that he was unfamiliar with Dr. Beck personally and professionally and as such could not offer an opinion on his school for John Kean. He did recommend the Highland School.

S.E. Dwight And H.E. Dwight To Looe Baker, April 12, 1830, S.E. Dwight, H.E. Dwight

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

S.E. Dwight and H.E. Dwight wrote from New Haven to Looe Baker, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ to offer their school as a possibility for John Kean. Sarah Sabina Kean wrote on the back of the letter the subject.

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Reuben Sherwood To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830, Reuben Sherwood

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Reuben Sherwood wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ. He sent a circular for the Hartford Academy and a letter presenting it as a possible school for Sarah's son, John Kean.

Emma Pyne To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830, Emma L. Pyne

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Emma Pyne wrote from Middletown to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding a school for Sarah's son, John Kean.

People Included: Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Peugnet, Mr. Lawerence, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Christine Alexander William Kean

James M. Wayne To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 8, 1830, James M. Wayne

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

James M. Wayne wrote from the House of Representative to Sarah Sabina Kean, address not included, regarding a school for Sarah's son John Kean.

People Included: Mr. Peugnet, MR. Coywall, Dr. Beck, Mr. Watson

Places Included: Germany

Smith Pyne To Sarah Sabina Kean, April 5, 1830, Smith Pyne

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Smith Pyne wrote to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, near Elizabeth Town, NJ regarding schools for John Kean, Sarah's son. He recommended Mr. Sherwood's School in Hartford.

Isaac V. Brown To Sarah Sabina Kean, March 26, 1830, Isaac V. Brown

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Isaac V. Brown wrote from Lawrenceville, NJ to Sarah Sabina Kean, addressed to Elizabeth Town, NJ to recommend his school for John Kean, her son. There is a note from Sarah wrote on the back that she thought she made the right decision sending him to Highland School instead.

Charles Beck To Sarah Sabina Kean, January 1, 1830, Charles Beck

Liberty Hall Collection 1830s

Dr. Charles Beck wrote from Highland School to Sarah Sabina Kean addressed to Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ. He wrote to give a progress report on her son John Kean since it had been 4 weeks since he arrived at the school.

Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, And Sarah Sabina Kean To John Kean, January 22, 1828, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Philip James Kean, Sarah Sabina Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Julian Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Peter Kean, and Sarah Sabina Kean wrote from Ursino, Elizabeth Town, NJ to John Kean (JK1814) addressed to New York, NY. Julia wrote about an upcoming reading party, a pending visit from their grandfather, and other family news. Peter wrote complimenting John on his improved handwriting and correcting the spelling in his letter. He also gave some updates about home. Sarah has a short note at the end instructing him not to wear a shirt that was sent as it is the wrong one.

People Included: Cousin Mary, Betsey, Julia Lawrence, Cousin Palmer, Julia Palmer, Jacob …

An Address Delivered In The Capitol, In Washington City, February 16th, 1828, At An Exhibition Of Three Of The Pupils Of The Pennsylvania Institution For The Education Of The Deaf And Dumb. ... Published By Request., Lewis Weld

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Peter Kean To John Kean, January 10, 1825 Or 1826, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1820s

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabeth Town, NJ to John Kean, his son, addressed to Greenwich near New York. Peter send $105.42 for John's bill with Mr. Peugnet and talked about John's studies.

People Included: Mr and Madame Peugnet, Sarah Sabina Kean, Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, Julia Ursin Niemcewicz Kean, Sarah Louisa Jay Kean

James Otto Ricketts To James Ricketts, June 24, 1806, James Otto Ricketts

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

James Otto Ricketts wrote from Bromley, London to James Ricketts, his father, addressed to John Jackson, Esq. near Hammersmith, London. He wrote that the end of the term was coming up and outlined what he had studied. He said that after the term he planned to travel to Hammersmith and wanted to meet his friends and father there. He mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Dean sent their best wishes to their family and the Jacksons.

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, Circa January 1806, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.

Susan was so kind to take a warm interest in everything that concerned her son. Peter provided his mother with a journal that he hoped would amuse her and not tire her on his daily activities in Princeton. The previous day was the coldest one Peter had ever experienced and he went to recitation half frozen anxiously awaiting the 11 o’clock hour. He returned to his room and read Montesquieu’s Spirit of Laws for ideas on government. At 4 o’clock he began to think of politics and was disgusted …

Peter Kean To John Faucheraud Grimké, October 25, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Elizabethtown, New Jersey to John Faucheraud Grimké unaddressed (likely Charleston, South Carolina.) Nothing could have given Peter greater pleasure than the receipt of Grimké’s letter dated the 23^rd of May. Peter received a letter from Mr. Barnwell at the beginning of the summer in which he informed Peter that the Southern property was diminishing in value because of the ravages of the caterpillar. The prospect Mr. B gave them lest the Catawba Canal Shares were forfeited, made Susan apprehensive concerning affairs in Carolina. Mr. LeRoy of New York wrote some time since to Mr. Smith …

Peter Kean To Susan Niemcewicz, September 1, 1805, Peter Philip James Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Peter Kean wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz, unaddressed. Peter was sure his mother, Susan, would excuse his negligence in not answering her last favor as he was preparing for exams. Peter was grateful Susan was kind enough to enquire about his wants and asked for new shirts since his were ragged. Planned to return home in three and a half weeks.

People mentioned: Julian Niemcewicz and the Williams family.

Julian Niemcewicz To Susan Niemcewicz, June 1, 1805, Julian U. Niemcewicz

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Julian Niemcewicz wrote from Princeton, New Jersey to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Julian informed his wife, Susan, that he arrived safely in Princeton and immediately went to see Peter [Kean] who was elegantly dressed and going to pay his visits. They drank tea at Mrs. Kollock’s and spent the rest of the day together. Julian had supper for Peter at the tavern and told Susan that he was very well and satisfied. Julian saw what Princeton students had for breakfast and dinner, which was better than he expected, and bread and butter were in abundance. Planned to set …

Isabelle Bell To Susan Niemcewicz, January 2, 1805, Isabelle Bell

Liberty Hall Collection 1800s

Isabelle Bell wrote from Albany, New York to Susan Niemcewicz in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Isabelle rejoiced at the return of Julian Niemcewicz. Isabelle's music master, or rather the one who taught all the city, took umbrage at S. Duane who had employed him for two years. S. Duane along with her sisters derived him considerable employment. He appeared dissatisfied with everything and everyone in Albany, although it was said he made between eight and twelve hundred dollars a year. Isabelle’s dancing master, who was recommended by Miss Fairlee, was foolish to take a leave while he had twenty-eight students in …